Parties are obstructing instead of opposing: Kamal Nath

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 17:35

With the Winter Session being a wash out, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath on Friday blamed "competitive" politics for the large number of pending legislations, saying political parties were resorting to "obstructing" instead of "opposing" on the floor of the House.

Jailed BSP MP Kadir Rana hospitalised

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 15:01

BSP MP Kadir Rana, arrested for his alleged role in Muzaffarnagar communal riots, was hospitalised after he fainted in a jail here, authorities said on Wednesday.

Key provisions of the amended Lokpal Bill cleared by Rajya Sabha

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 09:36

Following are the salient features of the amended Lokpal bill passed by the Rajya Sabha yesterday-

Rajya Sabha passes Lokpal Bill, Lok Sabha to consider it Wednesday

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 22:30

After abortive attempts for about 40 years, an across-the-board consensus on Tuesday saw the landmark Lokpal Bill being pushed through successfully in the Rajya Sabha.

Maid murder: court dismisses BSP MP`s plea to attend Parliament

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 20:56

A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed the plea of BSP MP Dhananjay Singh, arrested along in connection with murder of their maid, seeking permission to attend Parliament.

Muzaffarnagar riots: BSP MP surrenders, sent to 14-day judicial custody

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 20:27

After evading arrest for more than three months, BSP MP Kadir Rana wanted for his role in Muzaffarnagar communal riots surrendered before a local court here on Tuesday.

Lokpal Bill: Arun Jaitley gives notice for suspension of Question Hour

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 19:41

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley gave a notice for suspension of Lokpal Bill on Monday, so that the Lokpal Bill can be passed tomorrow.

BSP chief Mayawati backs Lokpal Bill

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 14:35

BSP chief Mayawati on Friday said her party supports the Lokpal Bill and demanded that the government should ensure its passage in the ongoing session of Parliament.

BSP legislator accused of threatening policeman

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 21:42

A BSP legislator is facing charges of sheltering two wanted criminals and threatening a policeman with dire consequences when he went to the politician`s house to arrest them.

BSP MP denied bail to attend Parliament session

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 22:58

BSP MP Dhananjay Singh, arrested along with his wife in connection with the murder of their maid, was Tuesday denied interim bail for attending the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament by a Delhi court.

BSP`s vote share growth hit in Rajasthan

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:09

After seeing a steady growth in their vote share, Mayawati`s BSP suffered a decline for the first time in Rajasthan where the BJP romped home with 162 seats.

MP, wife in judicial custody till Dec 16: Lawyers tell court

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 17:29

BSP MP Dhananjay Singh and his wife Jagriti Singh`s counsel on Thursday told a Delhi court that judicial custody of the couple has been extended till December 16 by a magistrate in Tihar Jail, where they are lodged in connection with the murder of their maid.